Isn't every day Earth Day? We don't have any days on Mars or the newly discovered exoplanet orbiting dwarf star LHS 1140 (yet). Astronauts had a few days on the moon in the 1960s and 70s, but for most of the seven billion humans in the universe, the only days we have are Earth days.... Continue Reading →
Drops in the Ocean: A Book Giveaway for Charity on World Water Day
We're in the midst of kitchen remodeling here at Chez JK, and a wee plumbing issue had us drinking bottled water for a few days (and to think my Laddie laughed at me when I bought an emergency reserve all those months ago). As I trekked down to the basement for a fresh gallon, grumbling, I... Continue Reading →
Tricks and Treats, Pt II: Free Kindle Candy!
Happy Halloween! Are you ready for some online trick-or-treating? I don't have carved pumpkins or fake spiderwebs like your decor-enthusiast neighbors, but instead of chocolate or granola bars, I'm giving out free e-books. (Can you imagine collecting books door-to-door all night? How do I start a new holiday?!) Here's how it works: ring my digital "doorbell" on October 31st by submitting... Continue Reading →
“Blue Karma” free book promotion
Technically the summer solstice is June 21, but I always think June sounds like summer, don't you? So let's jump-start June with some poolside reading. On Monday, June 1, Blue Karma will be available for free on Amazon. At the risk of sounding like an infomercial announcer, this is a limited-time offer! Order now and we'll also... Continue Reading →